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This is how much money you need to save every day to become a millionaire

Posted: 6:59 PM, Aug 10, 2016

Updated:2016-08-10 19:59:08-04

By:
CARINA WOLFF

Becoming a millionaire can seem like a pretty lofty goal — or even just a fantasy — but according to financial adviser David Bach in his book “Smart Couples Finish Rich
,” all it takes is a little planning.

It might seem impossible, but starting off saving just $2 a day when you’re 20 or $20.55 when you are 40 can get you to be a millionaire by the time you’re 65.

According to Bach, the key to getting rich is sticking to a savings and investment plan as early as you can. So how exactly will $2 a day get you to be a millionaire in time for retirement? Bach created a chart, which Business Insider recreated
, to illustrate how you can build your wealth over the years.